Canon Pixma Mx492 User Guide

The Machine Cannot Be Detected in the Wireless LAN
Check1 Make sure that the machine is turned on.
Check2  Is Change LAN  in LAN settings  under Device settings  set to LAN inactive ?
Check3
 When the machine is connected to the computer temporarily using a USB
cable, make sure that the USB cable is connected properly.
When you set up the wireless LAN connection or change the wireless LAN settings using IJ Network Tool
through USB connection, make sure that the machine is connected to the computer with a...

If a device (e.g. microwave oven) using the same frequency bandwidth as the wireless station is placed nearby,the device may cause interference. Place the wireless station as far away from the interference source as
possible.
Check11  Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct.
Make sure that the computer can communicate with the wireless router over the wireless LAN.
Check12  Make sure that  Enable bidirectional support  is selected in the Ports sheet of
the properties dialog box of...

Problems with the Machine while Using with Network
The Machine Stopped Working Suddenly
Forgot a Wireless Router Name, SSID, or a Network Key
The Administrator Password Set to the Machine Was Forgotten
Cannot Use the Machine on Replacing a Wireless Router or Changing Its
Settings
Printing Speed Is Slow
Ink Remaining Level Is Not Displayed on Printer Status Monitor of the Machine
793
 

The Machine Stopped Working Suddenly
Cannot Communicate with the Machine after the Network Settings Are Changed
Cannot Communicate with the Machine over the Wireless LAN
Cannot Communicate with the Machine while It Is in the Access Point Mode
Cannot Print, Scan, or Fax from a Computer Connected to the Network
Cannot Communicate with the Machine after the Network Settings Are
Changed
It may take a while for the computer to obtain the IP address, or you may need to restart your computer.
Search for the...

Check6 Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct.
For the procedures to connect a network device to the computer and set them up, refer to the instruction manual of your network device or contact its manufacturer.
Check7  Make sure that the radio status is good and adjust the installation positions
while monitoring the radio status with IJ Network Tool.
Monitoring Wireless Network Status
Check8  Make sure that a valid wireless channel is used.
The wireless channel to be used may be...

5.Perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.
Cannot Communicate with the Machine while It Is in the Access Point
Mode
Check1  Make sure that the machine is turned on.
Check2 Is Change LAN  in LAN settings  under Device settings  set to LAN inactive
or  Wireless LAN ?
Select  Access point mode .
Check3
 Have you selected the machine as the destination of your external
communication devices (e.g. computers, smartphones, or tablets)?
Select the access...

For the procedures to set up the computer, refer to the instruction manual of your computer or contact itsmanufacturer.
Check2  If the MP Drivers are not installed, install them.
Install the MP Drivers with the Setup CD-ROM or install them from our website.
Check3  Make sure that access control is not set to the wireless router.
For the procedures to connect a wireless router and set it up, refer to the instruction manual of your wireless
router or contact its manufacturer.
Note
•
To check the MAC...

Forgot a Wireless Router Name, SSID, or a Network Key
Cannot Connect with a Wireless Router to Which a WEP or WPA/WPA2 Key Is Set (You Forgot the WEP
or WPA/WPA2 Key)
How to Set an Encryption Key
Cannot Connect with a Wireless Router to Which a WEP or WPA/
WPA2 Key Is Set (You Forgot the WEP or WPA/WPA2 Key)
For information on how to set up the wireless router, refer to the instruction manual provided with the
wireless router or contact its manufacturer. Make sure that the computer and the wireless...

Either TKIP (basic encryption) or AES (secure encryption) is selected automatically for the dynamic
encryption method.
For details, see 
Changing the WPA/WPA2 Detailed Settings .
Note
•
This machine supports WPA/WPA2-PSK (WPA/WPA2-Personal) and WPA2-PSK (WPA2-
Personal).
799
 

The Administrator Password Set to the Machine Was Forgotten
Initialize the machine settings.
Select  All data , then the administrator password returns to the default.
Reset setting
After initializing the machine settings, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website.
800